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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.97, 274.58 and 74.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.97, 274.58 and 74.73 is: 112.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.97 : 274.58 = 74.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.97/274.58 = 74.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.97x = 274.58 × 74.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.97x = 20,520.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,520.30/182.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.15

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